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ONSITE: Video Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

Learn the technique and skill of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro through a series of creative video art exercises and in-depth tutorials. By applying these technical principles through hands-on projects you will enjoy the process of learning the ins and outs of essential video editing processes.

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ONSITE: Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

Jump into the world of traditional stop-motion animation with a modern twist!  Design original worlds and bring paper cutouts, clay, food, and many other objects to life!  Learn how to plan and produce 2D and 3D animation sequences using traditional animation principles and DIY setups that are accessible to anyone with a phone.

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ONSITE: Master Drawing Workshop: Bargue Drawing Skills (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

In this weekend course we will learn all about accurately judging proportion and achieving likeness. We will copy the master drawings of 19th Century artist Charles Bargue, who created a drawing course that was popular in the ateliers and academies in Europe during that century. This knowledge is no longer off limits to women and […]

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ONSITE: Darkroom Photography (Ages 15-18)

February 07, 2023

Using 35mm film camera, learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Take field trips and use the darkroom to print your own photographs. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter and other principles. If time allows, we may also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring […]

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ONSITE: Screenprinting (Ages 15-18)

November 07, 2022

Screen printing is a fantastic way to create one-of-a-kind shirts and posters for any occasion. In this class we will explore many different techniques that can be used in the process, such as drawing on a stencil or drawing freehand. You will learn about the process of printing, registering colors, and experimenting with colors.

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ONSITE: Block-Printed Textiles (Ages 15-18)

November 07, 2022

From bandanas to tapestries and all in between, we love a pattern. In this class we’ll use the techniques of block printing and resist dying to make colorful patterns on recycled and new textiles.

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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 15–18)

July 12, 2022

Embrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.

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ONSITE: Metal Jewelry (Ages 15–18)

July 12, 2022

Explore metal! On our journey, we'll learn how to measure, shape, soften and strengthen. We'll also learn how to texture, form, cut and connect. You create your own pieces of wearable art along the way. Other techniques covered include: Sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding, polishing, riveting, annealing with a torch and fold […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Glass Fusing Workshop (Ages 15-18)

February 06, 2022

Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods, and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students will create tiles, bowls, plates or panels. No previous experience is needed.

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ONSITE: Writing It Down + Acting Up (Ages 15–18)

October 25, 2021

Acting out the themes, experiences, and emotions that come from our writing, can help us deepen our understanding of ourselves. In this class, we will explore individual and collective life stories through experimenting with timed writing prompts, reflection, and movement and theater techniques. No previous theater experience necessary, just an openness to moving your body […]

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ONSITE: Watercolor Exploration (Ages 15–18)

October 25, 2021

This beginner watercolor class will include color exploration, observational painting and abstract layering. See what happens when colors bleed, blend and drip together. Get to know your brushes and discover the variety of marks you can make!

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ONSITE: Metalworking (Ages 15-18)

October 25, 2021

Learn how to transform metals. We’ll cover techniques such as cutting, shaping, drilling, texturing, filing, sanding, and polishing. We will learn how to anneal; soften metal with the acetylene torch. You will use all these skills to complete at least one finished metal project.

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ONSITE: Claymation (Ages 15–18)

July 13, 2021

Do you want to make things move? Explore the world of claymation, where everything is alive. Create your own unique characters, intricate sets, and foley or musical sounds, as you piece together your imagined world through the hands-on process of stop-frame animation. This longer-form course covers every part of the process from start to finish, […]

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ONSITE: Music Video Production (Ages 15–18)

July 13, 2021

Produce an original music video! You’ll learn art direction, how to shoot dance/choreography, handheld camera techniques, green screen compositing, and editing to music rhythms. Learn to design, shoot, and edit a 2–4 minute music video using music of your choice.

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ONSITE: Wheel Throwing (Ages 15–18)

July 13, 2021

Learn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Create handmade functional pottery, experiment with various glazes and learn about safety in the ceramics studio.

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ONSITE: Handbuilding With Clay (Ages 9-11)

October 27, 2020

Create functional and sculptural ceramics by learning different hand-building techniques such as coil, pinch and slab. You’ll get comfortable with clay and gain confidence in your ability to work with the material.

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Handbuilding With Clay (B) (Ages 12-14)

September 22, 2020

Create functional and sculptural ceramics by learning different hand-building techniques such as coil, pinch and slab. You’ll get comfortable with clay and gain confidence in your ability to work with the material. We’ll be using air-dry clay and navigating how to finish these objects in an at-home setting.

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Handbuilding With Clay (A) (Ages 9-11)

September 22, 2020

Create functional and sculptural ceramics by learning different hand-building techniques such as coil, pinch and slab. You’ll get comfortable with clay and gain confidence in your ability to work with the material. We’ll be using air-dry clay and navigating how to finish these objects in an at-home setting.

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